Health Minister Simon Harris will take part in a live TV debate on the abortion referendum tonight. RTÉ's Prime Time - The Referendum Debate is a specially extended live programme which will be broadcast at 9.35pm on RTÉ One. But in a recent interview the now mother of two said she regretted the termination and was angry that it was being used to justify the repeal of the 8th amendment. An investigation into her death found the 8th amendment played a role after her request for an abortion was denied. Mr Hayes said that he believed the amendment was not a cause in Ms Halappanavar's death and that is was something worth protecting.

Source: Evening echo May 22, 2018 12:22 UTC